Described as a ‘wardrobe’ as opposed to a collection, Dries Van Noten returns with a selection of garments that are meant to exemplify some of his favourite cuts and styles. The looks capture a certain youthfulness and vibrance that is expected from Van Noten, and these are juxtaposed with a few new styles and techniques that he decided to explore for this season. As fashion becomes more about the people wearing clothes instead of the clothes themselves, Van Noten provides a much needed breath of fresh air by focusing on the latter this season.

Dries van Noten

Hailing from Antwerp, Belgium, Dries van Noten began his fashion career as part of the storied "Antwerp Six", a collective made up of six designers who graduated from the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts between 1980 and 1981 and quickly put the city on the map for avant-garde fashion design. Known for his use of compelling prints, van Noten has managed over the years to retain his prominence in the industry with his intellectual designs and practical outlook, giving his clothes a timeless quality that many designers strive for, but can't always achieve.